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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...accordance with the arrangements set out in the motion agreed by the House on Wednesday, 17 May 2023; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes and those of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes; all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding Planning and Development (Section 181) Regulations 2023, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, motion re Planning and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I begin my contribution this morning by acknowledging Jennifer Poole, a lady who lost her life at the weekend at the hands of her partner, a man. Once again, yet another woman has died in this country because of domestic violence and the violence of a man - her partner, someone she trusted and knew. She leaves behind her two children, family, friends and neighbours, who are all devastated...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I extend a warm welcome to the Slovenian ambassador. A new friendship group between Slovenia and Ireland was set up this term. It is great to have the ambassador visiting the House. The Order of Business is expressions of sympathy on the death of former Senator Mary Jackman, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 1, Courts and Civil Law...

National Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2019)

Lisa Chambers: For an expectant first time mother or a woman who is going in to have her second or third baby having had a bad experience, it is a frightening place to be. Ireland is not anywhere near top of the league when it comes to having a baby or having safe and dignified care. Women have taken a battering in this country over many years and particularly in the last couple of years. I am only three...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...) Act 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Government commitments on offshore renewable energy, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed six minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Deputy O'Loughlin and I drafted that Bill, so it is of particular interest to me. We have an issue that for women who are self-employed and running their own business or in public life, dad gets two weeks and immediately they are wondering who is going to mind the baby because the woman has to get back and open her shop or open her accountancy practice, or whatever it might be. It seems an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Everybody is very welcome to the Chamber. The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 – Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn at 5 p.m., if not previously...

Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Nov 2018)

Lisa Chambers: ..., for her help in drafting the Bill. It has been an extraordinary year for women's rights. There have been many debates in the House on pertinent issues for females during my short time as a Member and this is certainly an issue that affects many women as well as their partners. I am proud that we live in a modern, progressive society, one that has changed rapidly over the last ten to 15...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Policy and Budgetary Planning: Discussion (19 Jun 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. In respect of Social Justice Ireland's recommendations on childcare and the expense of it, it is effectively a second mortgage for many families. One of the issues holding back a more equal and just society is the lack of access to affordable childcare. I understand what Dr. Healy said about widening the tax base and increasing taxation but...

Commission of Investigation Announcement on Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (9 Mar 2017)

Lisa Chambers: Before making my substantive contribution I take issue with Deputy Bríd Smith's comment earlier on Deputy Micheál Martin's apparent "road to Damascus". His reaction and comments are genuine, as are those of every other Deputy on the issue. We still do not know the full extent of these horrors but we know the remains of small babies and infants were found, numbering in their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to voice my agreement with the Order of Business and raise a couple of items. As Members will be aware, the national development plan, NDP, is currently being reviewed and is open for public consultation. People can submit their ideas and suggestions before the end of January. I know the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will be coming to the Chamber early in the...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Senator Boyhan. It is very apt that he is the Chair this evening. It shows the seriousness of the issue and the fact that it is real people and real testimonies that are at the heart of this report. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. It is good that he is here to listen to the contribution of Senators. This is really only the beginning of the healing process. I am not sure...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Lisa Chambers: We will engage with the Minister's office and determine what is appropriate in terms of facilitating the debate on all the issues and ensuring an opportunity in the House to debate the report. The report is an important body of work that was commissioned and published by the committee. Senator Warfield spoke about rents going up by 25%. Everyone is aware that the rental sector is under...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...Malcolm Byrne kicked off the debate this morning. He spoke about the work the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU has been doing to build trust between the EU and the UK and between Ireland and the UK throughout the Brexit process. It is incumbent on all of us to build that trust. He also spoke about the need for greater co-operation. I fully endorse...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business. I thank the Leader for reacting so quickly and timely to organise a debate today on Palestine, Israel and the occupied territories. Many of us in this House will welcome the opportunity to say what we feel and think about the situation. I commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs on his performance at the meeting of the UN Security Council and his strong...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Lisa Chambers: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute on this historic debate on what is a key issue for women's rights and health care. I found it difficult to put together the words for my contribution because the other committee members and I had spent the best part of the past four months focused on and immersed in this issue. We dedicated our time to listening to the evidence and hearing the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...faced by the early years sector. I will deal with that in my reply. The first Senator to raise an issue this morning was Senator Dolan. She welcomed the additional beds in Portiuncula Hospital and the doubling of capacity there. Senator O'Loughlin spoke this morning about our former colleague, Councillor Damien O'Reilly. I concur with her remarks and thank all Senators across the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (24 Sep 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking this matter. The issue is unaccompanied minors from the Moria camp on Lesbos. It is the largest refugee camp in Europe and home - I use that word lightly - to almost 13,000 men, women and children. The camp was initially built to house less than 3,000. Almost two weeks ago, the camp was burned and 12,000 men, women and children were left on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all the Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. I welcome our two guests, Mia Galligan and Mya Doocey, to the Visitors Gallery and congratulate them on their really important work. It would have been a taboo subject for many years. When I was playing football, it just was not talked about. I am glad to see there has even been a move away from...